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Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness

The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.

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Healthcare in the midterms: A look ahead to decision day

Will healthcare be the top issue voters take into the polls come November? KFF looks at the odds of the economy falling into second place this year. 

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FDA clears new AI model for detecting signs of cardiac amyloidosis

This is the second FDA clearance in two weeks for Massachusetts-based Anumana. The company's AI models are built to evaluate ECG results for signs of various cardiovascular conditions.

Facebook, NYU continue collaboration to speed up medical imaging with AI

Facebook and the NYU School of Medicine made headlines back in August 2018 when they announced their plan to improve MRI times using AI.

Majority of consumers hope to use voice assistants for healthcare

Just 7.5% of consumers in the United States have used voice assistant technology—Amazon’s Alexa, for example—for healthcare. According to a new report, however, 52% want to use it for that purpose in the future.

Walgreens changes in-store clinic strategy with closures, partnerships

Walgreens is switching up its approach to in-store clinics, closing the clinics it operates and keeping those run by other health systems.

Americans are split on healthcare reform plans

Americans are split across healthcare reform options, according to a recent survey, revealing that many are dissatisfied with the current healthcare system but don’t agree on how to improve it.

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Siemens Healthineers finalizes $1.1B robotics acquisition

Siemens Medical Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers AG, has completed its acquisition of 100% of Waltham, Massachusetts-based Corindus Vascular Robotics. The deal, which was for $1.1 billion, was first announced back in August.

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Humana lays off 800 employees

Louisville-based Humana plans to cut down its workforce 2% over the coming days, or about 800 employees, the company confirmed. 

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FDA clears new AI model for detecting signs of cardiac amyloidosis

This is the second FDA clearance in two weeks for Massachusetts-based Anumana. The company's AI models are built to evaluate ECG results for signs of various cardiovascular conditions.